Good upgrade to my DIY Lic plate camera? HFW5231EP-Z12E

[stevef22]

I have a 1.5-2 year old Dahua HFW5231EP-Z12E camera.

Is there an upgraded model to this?

Found this article
LPR with a pair of IPC-HFW5241E-Z12E | IP Cam Talk


Im not sure the differences or naming structure for the cameras.
HFW5241E-Z12E - In the article for review
HFW5231EP-Z12E - My current camera


Any help much appreciated.

 

[wittaj]

Many of us find the 5231-Z12E to produce a better image, especially at night. The 5241 produces a comet like tail on the head and tail lights. The plate is still readable, but the image isn't as crisp.

The 5241-Z12E has the ability to do a manual focus and AI capabilities, but AI is useless using it for LPR because the field of view is so tight.

The 5241 is simply an updated model.

I have both and prefer the 5231 for picture quality for LPR.

 

[stevef22]

Many of us find the 5231-Z12E to produce a better image, especially at night. The 5241 produces a comet like tail on the head and tail lights. The plate is still readable, but the image isn't as crisp.

The 5241-Z12E has the ability to do a manual focus and AI capabilities, but AI is useless using it for LPR because the field of view is so tight.

The 5241 is simply an updated model.

I have both and prefer the 5231 for picture quality for LPR.

Wow, thanks again for all the great information.

 

[wittaj]

Here is the thread discussing it

Settings for IPC-HFW5241E-Z12E

I finally got my IPC-HFW5241E-Z12E temporarily installed to read license plates. I can get it higher up and/or closer to the street, though I prefer the current position to reduce vandalism. The problem I am having is that during night time the license plate becomes so bright that you can't see...

ipcamtalk.com

 

[stevef22]

Here is the thread discussing it

Settings for IPC-HFW5241E-Z12E

I finally got my IPC-HFW5241E-Z12E temporarily installed to read license plates. I can get it higher up and/or closer to the street, though I prefer the current position to reduce vandalism. The problem I am having is that during night time the license plate becomes so bright that you can't see...

ipcamtalk.com

Great thank you, will read up.

 

[wittaj]

And unfortunately the 5442 series hasn't made a Z12E equivalent, so the older 5231 and 5241 models are the best for LPR given the zoom is double the 5442-Z4E model.